Mobility Assistance in South Hutchinson, KS

Local figures

Mobility Assistance in South Hutchinson, KS: the local picture

56%

of residents 65+ have serious difficulty walking or climbing stairs (24% in Reno County)

243

residents 85 or older (8.8% of all residents)

7.0 mi

to the nearest hospital with an emergency department (Hutchinson)

62%

of residents 65+ report a disability (36% in Reno County)

About 388 South Hutchinson residents 65 or older have serious difficulty walking or climbing stairs (56%; 24% in Reno County). That is the Census measure closest to needing mobility help.

243 residents are 85 or older. Ask any caregiver who will help with transfers how they were trained.

Home health agencies serving South Hutchinson that list physical therapy include Wesley Healthcare At Home and Traditions Health; therapy at home needs a doctor’s order.

South Hutchinson compared with Reno County and Kansas

Census figure	South Hutchinson	Reno County	Kansas
Residents 65+ with serious difficulty walking	56%	24%	20%
Residents 85 or older	8.8%	3.5%	2.0%
Residents 65+ with difficulty dressing or bathing	5.5%	6.0%	5.6%
Residents 65+ with a disability	62%	36%	33%
Residents 65+ in households who live alone	41%	37%	30%
Households with no vehicle	12%	4.8%	5.1%
Median income, households headed by someone 65+	$29,355	$44,617	—

Older residents in towns around South Hutchinson

Town	Distance	Residents 65+	Walking difficulty (65+)
Hutchinson, KS	3.5 mi	6,963	22%
Halstead, KS	24 mi	554	6.7%
Lyons, KS	26 mi	565	22%
Kingman, KS	28 mi	606	25%
Cheney, KS	28 mi	410	26%
McPherson, KS	28 mi	2,315	16%

Home health agencies serving South Hutchinson (therapy needs a doctor’s order)

Agency	Office	Distance	CMS quality stars	Services listed	Phone
Wesley Healthcare At Home	Salina, KS	58 mi	5 of 5	nursing, physical therapy, occupational therapy, speech therapy, medical social work, home health aides	(785) 825-8500
Traditions Health	Wichita, KS	43 mi	4.5 of 5	nursing, physical therapy, occupational therapy, speech therapy, medical social work, home health aides	(316) 866-2929
Phoenix Home Care	Wichita, KS	43 mi	4.5 of 5	nursing, physical therapy, occupational therapy, speech therapy, medical social work, home health aides	(316) 688-5511
Specialized Home Care	Wichita, KS	45 mi	4 of 5	—	(316) 941-9698
Enhabit Home Health	Wichita, KS	43 mi	3.5 of 5	nursing, physical therapy, occupational therapy, speech therapy, medical social work, home health aides	(316) 267-4663
Interim Healthcare Of Wichita	Wichita, KS	47 mi	3 of 5	nursing, physical therapy, occupational therapy, speech therapy	(316) 265-4295

Emergency hospitals near South Hutchinson

Hospital with an emergency department	Town	Distance	CMS overall rating	Phone
Hutchinson Regional Medical Center Inc	Hutchinson, KS	7.0 mi	2 of 5	(620) 665-2000
Hospital District #1 Of Rice County	Lyons, KS	25 mi	not rated	(620) 257-5173

Straight-line miles from the center of South Hutchinson. Medicare (CMS) data, October 2026; call ahead to confirm. We are not affiliated with these providers.

What it covers

What a caregiver for mobility help can help with

Steadying walks inside and outside the home
Transfers: bed, chair, toilet, shower and car
Help with walkers, canes and wheelchairs
The home exercises a physical therapist set

Cost

What mobility assistance costs in South Hutchinson

At the Kansas median aide wage of $15.03 an hour, 20 hours of help a week comes to about $1,303 a month in wages, which is 53% of the $2,446 monthly median income of South Hutchinson households headed by someone 65 or older. Private rates are agreed directly with the caregiver, so yours may be higher or lower. Kansas's minimum wage is $7.25 an hour (U.S. Department of Labor table, updated July 1, 2026).

Hiring directly, you agree the rate with the caregiver and usually become the household employer (U.S. Department of Labor rules). Some families qualify for programs that pay for care at home; see Medicaid programs for family caregivers: who can be paid, and the rules in 12 states.

Before you hire

What to know before hiring a caregiver for mobility help

Falls are the leading cause of injury for adults 65 and older, and over 14 million, or 1 in 4, older adults report falling every year (CDC).

Questions worth asking: Which transfers are you trained to do safely? Have you used a gait belt, walker or wheelchair with clients? What would you do if my parent started to fall? More in our mobility assistance guide.

CaregiverConnect does not run background checks. Check identity, references and any certification yourself before anyone starts. The Safety Center explains how.

Questions

Mobility Assistance in South Hutchinson: common questions

How much does mobility assistance cost in South Hutchinson?

At the Kansas median aide wage of $15.03 an hour, 20 hours of help a week comes to about $1,303 a month in wages, which is 53% of the $2,446 monthly median income of South Hutchinson households headed by someone 65 or older. Private rates are agreed directly with the caregiver, so yours may be higher or lower. Kansas's minimum wage is $7.25 an hour (U.S. Department of Labor table, updated July 1, 2026).

What does a caregiver do to help with mobility?

Walks beside the person, helps them stand and sit, transfers them to bed, chair, toilet, shower or car, and keeps walkways clear. They do not replace a physical therapist.

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Sources

Census ACS 2020–2024 5-year; CMS provider data (October 25, 2026); U.S. DOL state minimum wages (July 1, 2026); BLS OEWS May 2025 aide wages, which cover employed aides rather than private rates.

Mobility Assistance at Home in South Hutchinson, KS